1.

They may have moral beliefs but they are to separate individual conscience
from corporate action. Managers prefer to think in terms of trade-offs
between moral principles and expediency.
NH-67, KARUR- TRICHY HIGHWAYS, PULIYUR C.F., KARUR- 639 114. 2. Loyalty to one‘s peers and superiors is the primary virtue for managers. He
is a team player, the person who can accept a challenge and get the job done in a
way that reflects favorably upon himself and others.
Department of Mechanical Engineering 3. The lines of responsibility are deliberately blurred to protect oneself, one‘s
peers, and one‘s superiors. Details are pushed down and credit is pushed up.
GE6075 Professional Ethics in Engineering
Actions are separated from consequences insofar as possible, so that
Answer Key - Examination – III responsibility can be avoided. A successful manager gets many people involved,
in making difficult and controversial decisions, so that
PART – A
he can point his finger at others, if things go wrong. Protecting and covering
Answer the Entire Questions (5 x 2 = 10 marks) for one‘s boss, peers, and one supersedes all other considerations.
1. Define the term Moral Dilemma?
Dilemmas are situations in which moral reasons come into conflict, or in (ii)Discus globalization solves the global issues? Why or Why not.
which the application of moral values are problems, and one is not clear of the *Philosophical views of nature *Humans
immediate choice or solution of the problems. * Society *Government laws
2. What is Duty Ethics? *Spirituality
Duty ethic is a value based on hard work and diligence. Capitalists believe in (b) Explain the term computer ethics and the unethical practices in current
the requirement of hard work and its ability to enhance character. scenario.
3. Write notes on Normative Inquiries.
$ Computer as the instrument of unethical act, computer as the object of
Normative Inquiry – Based on values. unethical act, problems connected with autonomous nature of computer
4. Define Micro Ethics. $ Computer in workplace, computer crime, privacy and anonymity, IP,
Deals about some typical and everyday problems which play an important role in professional responsibility.
the field of engineering and in the profession of an engineer. 8. Discus on the pro’s and con’s of MNC’s from the point of view of ethics?
5. Define Macro Ethics. Cons
Deals with all the societal problems which are unknown and 1. Mixing of the foreign nationals with locals, may attract and influence the people,
suddenly burst out on a regional or national level especially the young, towards free exchange of ideas and more freedom for
women etc, sometimes leading to decline of culture or discipline.
PART – B 2. Economic disparity between those employed by MNC and those employed by
Answer the Entire Questions (2x16 = 32 marks) locals, might lead to social conflicts.
Pros
6. (a)Describe four important responsibilities of engineers to 1. The MNC might spend money on projects for the social development of people,
employees? and to eradicate health and safety problems.
1. Moral responsibility: obligations, conscientious, accountability, 2. Increased employment opportunities to the people will reduce the ethical
praiseworthiness / blameworthiness conflicts/ problems.
2. Causal responsibility
3. Job responsibility, and
4. Legal responsibility

(b) Explain the meaning and relevance’s of environmental ethics?

# Study of moral issues concerning the environment, and the moral
perspective, belief, or attitude concerning those issues.
# Study how industry and technology affect environment, how to fix
tolerable and actual pollution levels, protective measures for immediate
implementation, and how to educate people.

7. (a)(i)Explain the role of engineers as managers.